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MU Extension warns of SNAP‑Ed cuts after statewide layoffs; local staff retained and programs continue in Cole County
Summary
MU Extension representatives told the Cole County Commission that elimination of the federal SNAP‑Ed grant led to 80–85 statewide layoffs and reduced nutrition staffing, but Cole County retained several specialists and is piloting programs including Tai Chi for fall‑risk reduction and a childcare administrator summit.
A Missouri University Extension representative told the Cole County Commission on Nov. 18 that the federal SNAP‑Ed grant’s elimination forced the statewide extension system to cut staff and adjust programming, though Cole County retained several key employees.
"We had to lay off between 80 and 85 people," the MU Extension representative (Speaker 6) said, calling the reductions "the largest layoff that extension has ever had to do." The presenter said the program historically…
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